Fragrance comparison

Sun vs Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Nov 2026 5,717 ratings analysed

Sun

Jil Sander

3.635,518 votes

Rank #1,210 AmberVanilla

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44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Gucci

4.38199 votes

Rank #5,377 FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sun
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Sun3/7

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum4/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Sun
Sillage & projection: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Sun
Versatility: Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sun

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

SunJil Sander

Gucci No 1 Eau de ParfumGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 5,518 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 199 votes

Have 44%Had 22%Want 33%

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

43%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

4,012 votes

54%Love

36%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

199 votes

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevitySun

SillageGucci No 1 Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Fruity NotesAfrican Orange FlowerPalisander RosewoodAmalfi LemonCassisBergamot

Heart

Ylang-YlangHeliotropeCarnationOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

VanilleBenzoinAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodMuskStyraxTobacco Leaf

Top30 to 45 minutes

AldehydesHyacinthGeraniumPalisander RosewoodBergamotGreen NotesAmalfi Lemon

Heart3 to 4 hours

CarnationRoseYlang-YlangHeliotropeLilacIrisJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base5 to 7 hours

oak mossAmberBenzoinVirginia CedarMuskSandalwoodVetiverTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPalisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall96

Winter75

Day100

Night78

Category winnerGucci No 1 Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex28

Women71

Men6

Unisex17

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,210

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews658

Overall rank#5,377

PerfumerGuy Robert

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerSunHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sun by Jil Sander is a warm, golden oriental fragrance built around creamy orange blossom, powdery heliotrope, and rich benzoin vanilla. Launched in 1989, it skips typical tropical coconut or aquatic ocean notes in favor of a comforting, thick sun lotion warmth. The opening blends bright lemon and sweet fruit with sun…

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Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is an assertive chypre floral built on crisp aldehydes, green notes, and deep oak moss. Composed by Guy Robert and introduced in 1974, it opens with a sharp burst of amalfi lemon, bergamot, hyacinth, and geranium. This initial soapy sparkle quickly transitions into a lush, powdery bouquet feat…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Sun or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 7 categories. Sun is rated 3.63/5 from 5,518 votes; Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is rated 4.38/5 from 199 votes. Choose Sun for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sun or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

They last about the same: Sun 73/100, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Sun or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum 68/100, Sun 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sun and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Palisander Rosewood, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Sun or Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Sun is the stronger pick. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sun and Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum?

Sun has top notes of Fruity Notes, African Orange Flower, Palisander Rosewood and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Heliotrope, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Vanille, Benzoin, Amber and Tonka Bean. Gucci No 1 Eau de Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Hyacinth, Geranium and Palisander Rosewood, heart notes of Carnation, Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Heliotrope, a base of oak moss, Amber, Benzoin and Virginia Cedar.